Options to/from from Newark (NJ) airport and Penn Station (NY) at 6pm and 10am
I am flying into Newark airport (NJ) on Tuesday and should arrive about 5:45 pm. I will need to get to a hotel that is pretty close (5 min walk) to Penn Station. What is the best/easiest way to travel from the Newark Airport to the Penn Station vicinity at that time of day.
Two days later, when the conference is over, I'll need to travel back to the airport as well. My flight departs at 11:45 am, so I should be to the airport no later than 10:15 am. If there is any reason I should use a different method of transportation at this time of the day, please let me know.
I have done some basic research and know that the options are generally a taxi and public transportation. I think I'd like to avoid the taxi due to traffic & cost. But there are so many options with public transportation that it's confusing.
I thought the NYC Airport Shuttle might be a good idea:
But then I looked up the Yelp reviews and decided against it. One of the Yelp reviews recommended the AirTrain:
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which seems like it would get me to Penn Station (which is my goal) with a train transfer. However, the "transfer" part makes me hesitate a bit, I'm not sure what to expect with that.
So, what I'm really looking for is someone who has experience traveling in New York, with these various methods, and can speak from experience about the best mode of travel to/from the locations described at the times described.
I will only have my backpack, no other luggage, which I understand might influence the decision.
I'm asking ahead of time because I've always lived in areas of the country where traffic was minimal and we drive almost everywhere we go. So, having to rely on public transportation is new experience for me and I'd like to have a plan in place and know what to expect.
Best Answer
If those times are on weekdays, traffic will be very bad. I would recommend the train, connecting to a NJ Transit train to Manhattan. The reverse when you leave.
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How much does it cost to get from Newark Airport to Penn Station?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12 - $70 and the journey takes 27 min. Amtrak also services this route twice a week.How do I get from EWR to Penn Station?
Take the Airtrain to the the "Newark Liberty Airport Train Station". Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to Penn Station NEWARK (not New York). Trains run 7 days a week, 21 hours/day (no service between 2:00-5:00 AM) at least every 15 minutes. Do not get a ticket for an AMTRAK train because that is MUCH more expensive.How long is AirTrain from Newark to Penn Station?
The actual AirTrain ride is between seven and 11 minutes, depending on which terminal you land at, then you'll transfer to NJ Transit. The NJ Transit ride is approximately 30 minutes, with New York Penn Station being the last stop. There are no other stops in Manhattan prior to arriving at Penn Station.Does Newark AirTrain run all night?
AirTrain NewarkOperating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, AirTrain provides easy connections to NJ Transit and the rail lines that run on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line.How to Get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Penn Station and Manhattan
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Answer 2
The Northeast Corridor railroad connects Penn Station and Newark Airport, and the train trip is less than a half hour. Options include Amtrak and New Jersey Transit. NJT has more trains and is cheaper, while Amtrak has fewer stops (actually, looking at the map that might not be true -- it appears that the NJT train doesn't stop until Newark).
In either case the airport provides a shuttle train from the rail station to your terminal.
I recommend taking some time to familiarize yourself with Penn Station. It's quite large, and if you're used to European train stations not very well laid out. Also, be aware that there are two stops in Newark: the airport (Liberty Airport) and downtown (Newark Penn Station).
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